The Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association Çukurova Region Training Clinics Meeting was held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, hosted by Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine Health Practice and Research Hospital.
“The meeting, organized under the main theme of "Approaches to Shoulder Problems," comprehensively addressed current diagnostic and treatment methods in shoulder surgery with the participation of experienced academics and physicians. The program, which facilitated the sharing of scientific knowledge and clinical experience, brought together experts from different provinces in Kahramanmaraş.
The meeting, chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Doğar and with Dr. Kadir İsmail Dere as the meeting secretary, addressed important topics in shoulder surgery, primarily focusing on anterior shoulder instabilities, rotator cuff tears, and current approaches in surgical treatment.
The first session of the scientific program, titled "Current Approaches to Anterior Shoulder Instabilities," discussed the role of arthroscopic Bankart repair, Remplissage procedure, DAS method, and bone block surgeries in shoulder instabilities.
The second session addressed "Current Approaches in Repairable Rotator Cuff Tears." Current treatment options for partial, full-thickness, and massive repairable rotator cuff tears were shared with participants by experienced physicians in the field.
The third session of the meeting, titled "Current Approaches in Irreparable Massive Rotator Cuff Tears," evaluated the role of tendon transfers and SCR (Shoulder-Cut Relief) in treatment. Additionally, information and experiences regarding approaches to shoulder problems from a sports medicine perspective were shared.
Scientific discussions, facilitated by session chairs and speakers, allowed for the evaluation of different treatment approaches and the sharing of current clinical experiences.
“The meeting, held under the motto "Stronger, Healthier Shoulders, More Active Tomorrows with Science," contributed to strengthening professional and scientific interaction by bringing together education, sharing, experience, and collaboration.
As Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine Health Practice and Research Hospital, we continue to host scientific organizations that support the sharing of scientific developments in the field of health and bring together academics and health professionals.
